shill

Example Sentences

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“He primaried me last year, so I’m not a shill, but I see this and I see how unfair it’s been.”

From Washington Times • Jun. 9, 2023

Take the work of Klatsky, who has received industry funding but whom I wouldn’t characterize as an industry shill.

From Slate • Apr. 23, 2023

I’ve never taken such accusations seriously because, while I’m sure I write things that many readers disagree with, I know I’m not a shill or an apologist or a propagandist for America’s adversaries.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2023

Other critics called him a shill for the energy industry, noting that he personally owns a coal company.

From New York Times • Aug. 11, 2022

You’re not a shill for a pack of roadagents?

From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy